About a year ago I got really interested in stocks, mostly because it was really appealing to me that I could make money by essentially sitting on my butt. So I tried to research what stocks were winning picks, and started a modest portfolio. I've come to the conclusion that for me it just isn't worth my time and energy doing the research and dealing with the anxiety of whether or not my picks are winners. I'd rather just set my investments on autopilot and invest in a low-cost boring ol' index fund that just tracks the overall stock market. It won't get sexy results, but I'm fine with that for long-term performance and peace of mind.
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